'Pajama-Rama' kids' concert benefits Symphony Academy

Join favorite children’s music stars Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players for “Pajama-Rama,” a benefit concert for the Des Moines Symphony Academy.

Kids are invited to wear their favorite pajamas and come ready for some sing-along fun. Arrive an hour early for an “instrument petting zoo,” hands-on musical activities featuring strings and percussion. Enjoy free on-site parking and stroller-friendly access at the event. For tickets, visit www.dmsymphony.org.

Make Friday a fun day with 'The Mitten'

What happens when some woodland animals find a lost mitten in the forest? Find out at this annual interactive theater show for kids ages 4-6. The Clubhouse at the Playhouse Gang will dramatize “The Mitten” by Jan Brett using their imaginations and the costume pieces and props they find in their magic trunk. Children also will enjoy learning the Clubhouse pledge, secret handshake and secret word of the day.

Other events:

Today

Valentine’s Day Drop Off — It’s not too late for a night out with your sweetheart. Drop the kids off at Pump It Up for a pizza party, glow party, craft time and tons of bouncing, and celebrate Valentine’s Day with that special someone. $20 per child. 5-9 p.m. Pump It Up of Urbandale, 4069 121st St., Urban­dale. Call 270-5017 to reserve a spot.

Saturday

Happy Birthday Clifford — Help everyone’s favorite big red dog celebrate his special day with a party at the library, complete with stories, crafts and games. Free. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Clive Public Library, 1900 N.W. 114th St., Clive. Register at www.cityofclive.com or call 453-2221.

Girls in Science — Saturday at the Science Center of Iowa is dedicated to celebrating girls and science. Explore the many careers and opportunities for girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields. Programming is targeted for girls ages 7-14, but all are welcome. See www.sciowa.org for ticket prices and packages. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 401 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.

Engineering Challenge — Kids are invited to learn about tower design and then compete to build the best tower made from news­paper and straws. All ages are wel­come. Caregivers should accom­pany children ages 8 and under. Free. 1 p.m. Grimes Public Library, 200 N. James St., Grimes. Call 986-3551.

Sunday

February Family Fun — Celebrate the month of St. Valentine with movement, breath, creative expres­sion and partnered poses to invigor­ate the love of family ties. This ses­sion is intended for families with children ages 3 and up. $30 per family. 3-4:30 p.m. The Family Tree Yoga & Massage, 3900 Ingersoll Ave. Call 202-2585.